Nicholas Alexander Barnett is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Barnett attended Fontana A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, California. Barnett was a four year letter winner at Oregon State, starting the last three seasons at strong side linebacker. As a senior, Barnett was a first team All-Pacific 10 Conference selection. He led the conference in tackles with 121 . Barnett registered his single game best against... the University of California in 2001 with 18 tackles . He majored in Business Administration and Communications. Barnett was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. On April 10, 2007, Barnett signed a six year contract extension worth $34.85 million. Barnett missed much of the 2008 season after suffering a torn knee ligament during November 9's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Barnett suffered a season-ending wrist injury in a Week 4 matchup vs. the Detroit Lions.
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| Birthdate: | May 27, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Fontana, California |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 228 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Outside Linebacker |
| Education: | Oregon State University |
| Also known as: | Nicholas Alexander Barnett, Nick Beats |